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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called a crisis meeting of FIFA leaders in Rabat amid increasing scrutiny and accusations, including blackmail claims from the Jordan FA. The meeting comes as Infantino faces growing pressure and reports of being abandoned by his own secretary general.
As the World Cup approaches, discussions range from environmental concerns for the 2026 tournament and calls to ban Iran, to high ticket prices and visa issues affecting the current event. Former Germany coach Berti Vogts also expressed concerns about the expanded World Cup format.
US cities that hosted World Cup games are reportedly seeking millions of dollars in unpaid funding promised by FIFA. The host cities are chasing the football association for the outstanding amounts.
FIFA has reportedly canceled a significant number of reserved hotel rooms in various World Cup host cities, including 800 in Mexico City, with no official explanation provided for the decision.
Philadelphia has been ranked 8th out of 11 U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup in terms of fan experience, with ticketing site SeatPick citing high concession prices and crime as drawbacks.